Well Established Farmhouse And Gite Complex In Brittany For Sale

Business description

If a lifestyle change is what your looking for then read on.....Le Boussac is a very spacious Family home with 3 gites on site set in approximately one acre of land. Situated in central Brittany with access to its stunningly beautiful countryside and historic towns.
One 2 bedded gite is detatched and is specifically designed for people with physical disabilities. A huge character barn is on site and also has the potential to be developed.
It is a very successful, family run business and has been so for the last 10 years.
The 3 gites sleep a total of 18 people.The versatility of this accommodation has allowed residential conferences to be held here in the past.
The gite business is growing ,with an increasing customer base of return bookings and recommendations. The B & B business is also expanding and is very useful for early ferries and touring. There are already confirmed bookings for 2012 which will be passed onto the new owners.
Le Boussac is rural but not isolated. Rennes is approximately 20 minutes drive away and Becherel,the ancient town is only 15 minutes drive. Becherel is the french equivalent to Hay on Wye and a magnet for literary buffs.
There are many benefits to living in Brittany. Close to many ferry ports and airports.Plus T.G.V. (Paris-2 hours)
The business will be sold with its own website and existing English, French and other client base.

Property information

Real Estate:

Real Property Included

Living accommodation:

Le Boussac is a very spacious ,character farmhouse which is over 200 years old. It has 5 bedrooms,3 bathrooms, a huge lounge , a large kitchen and office storage room. Set in beautiful, well maintained gardens, incuding a well stocked potager.

Location:

Situated 28kms NW of Rennes and 10 minutes drive from the town of Montauban de Bretagne.
St Malo ferry port is 50 minutes drive away. Airports-Dinard [Ryanair], is 45 minutes away, Rennes [Flybe] 25 minutes away. Brest is 2 hours away.T.G.V Railway station is close by at Montauban.
Le Boussac has the best of both worlds, being in a rural location whilst being close to all major facilities
There is a good teaching hospital at Rennes and several local schools and colleges.

Premises details:

Le Boussac has 3 fully equiped modern gites.

1. La Grange .sleeps 10-12 has 4 bedrooms,3 bathrooms,a huge lounge,large kitchen and mezzanine floor.
2. Le Pressoir.sleeps 4.has 2 bedrooms,bathroom and lounge/kitchen/diner.
3. La petit maison. sleeps 2. It is a twin bedded,detached cottage with facilities for disabled visiters. It includes a wetroom/bathroom and a lounge/kitchen/diner.

Each property has its own garden and outdoor facilities. La grange and le pressoir can be interconnected to form one very large Gite for groups or families. The property in cludes a character barn for future development, a woodstore and parking for at nleast 10 cars.

For photos of Le Boussac see our website: www.leboussac.co.uk

Size in square feet:

2,850 Square metres

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

There is a huge barn ,with power connected, which is currently used as a bike store. There is also a large tool store,and other general storage areas which together have the potential to become the owner's new house.
As all the gites/house are centrally heated ,there are significant opportunities to expand the business to access the UK,French,and other European markets outside the summer season.
As it is also close to 10 golf courses [within one hour's drive] this could be another area for development and to provide more in the way of catering for celebrations,reunions and other events.

Competition / Market:

Le Boussac is one of very few gite businesses in the area and there is great potential to develop the French side of the business as Brittany is also very popular for boating enthusiasts. Repeat business and word of mouth recommendation is an important part of our market mix .Even with the 2011 gloom ,60% of our bookings were repeats or contacts of previous visiters. Our business is 10 years old and we have developed new business during this time but some of our customers have had 2/3 or even 6 holidays with us ,making Le Boussac a special place for them. Probably ,the most important consideration is our quality of service and attention to detail.

Reasons for selling:

S.emi retirement and for us to develop other interests and to spend time with our growing family. 4 extra grandchildren

Trading hours:

We are open all the year

Employees:

Husband and wife team only

Years established:

10 years

Other information

Support & training:

A marketing package as required

Furniture / Fixtures value:

€5,000

Website:

Please click here to view the link

Home based:

This business can be run from home.